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The Breathwork ClubEp 47 (Take 2) - Breathwork for Sleep: Body Scan Meditation and Gentle BreathingThis episode is a rerecording of episode number 47. It recently came to my attention that the audio quality in some of the previous episodes is not great. I record and edit all the episodes of this podcast myself, while trying to juggle a busy professional and family life. I didn't do as good a job of this as I could have at times. The audio quality here should be a bit better, and I do apologize to anyone who has listened to an episode with poor quality in the past.
The simple body scan and ge...2024-07-2026 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 52 Bedtime Breathwork - A Simple Breathwork Practice for SleepThis episode is a simple breathwork practice you can use to get ready for bed, or anytime you need to unwind
It combines three simple breathwork techniques - The Physiological Sigh (Episode 33), Left Nostril Breathing (episode 35) and triangle breathing (episode 7)
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so at patreon.com/thebreathworkclub
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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2023-12-2321 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 51 Chanting and Breathwork - OM/AUMThis episode looks at the link between chanting and breathwork, specifically the mantra of OM/AUM
This episode is sponsored by Moonbird, the worlds first handheld breathing coach. Use the code BRIAN10 for a discount
https://www.moonbird.life/
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
Some of the studies mentioned -
The effects of chanting the Rosary and Yoga mantras on breathing rates
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC61046/#:~:text=The%20bene...2023-07-2322 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 50 - A Smashed Jar of Peanut Butter and the Benefits of BreathworkThis episode is a short reflection piece about how a smashed jar of peanut made me realise the benefits of a breathwork practice
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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www.thebreathworkclub.ie
2023-03-2615 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 49 Energising Breathwork - Bhastrika PranayamaBhastrika Pranayama is a technique which focuses on fast breathing, which can give a boost of energy
12 week study on the effects of bhastrika mentioned in episode
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25558130/
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
On the 24th of February we are hosting an Art and Yoga retreat in Sligo, Ireland. For more information visit
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2023-01-2210 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 48 Calming Breathwork For When Things Get a Bit F*ckn MuchA simple but effective technique to help find a place of calm during challenging times
This technique has similarities to Pursed Lips Breathing which was covered in more detail in episode 8
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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2023-01-0808 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 47 Breathwork for Sleep - Gentle Breathing with a Body Scan MeditationBreathing practices can be a really useful and effective way to help calm the mind and body for a restful nights sleep. This episode of the podcast is a simple breath focused bed time practice to hopefully help you drift off to a nourishing nights sleep
For more information on the benefits of sighing you can listen to episodes 33 and 26 of this podcast
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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For more information on upcoming classes, trainings and retreats
www.thebreathworkclub.ie2022-12-1821 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 46 A Big Hug - Breathwork to Help Alleviate Upper Back and Neck TensionHugs are lovely, and the can also be a lovely way to connect to a broader breath
This short episode looks at a way that we can use our breathing to help alleviate upper back and neck tension
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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2022-11-1212 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 45 SnoringSnoring is noisy breathing during sleep. Often annoying, but usually harmless, snoring can lead to disrupted sleep and unhappy partners. There are many potential causes of snoring, with some related to breathing habits. This episode looks at some exercises that might be helpful in reducing snoring
Nasal dilators can be useful in reducing snoring
https://airmaxnasaldilator.com/
Myotape for use at night
https://saltfloatandrecovery.com/product/myotape/
Variations of alternate nostril breathing which were covered in episodes 37, 35, and 17 of this podcast may be use...2022-09-2519 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 44 Kapalabhati - Invigorating BreathworkKapalabhati is a hatha yoga practice that can have a stimulating effect both physically and energetically. It involves active exhales which serve to quicken our breathing rhythm, something that can give us a little boost of energy and motivation
It is not advised to practice this technique if you are pregnant
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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If you would like to support the podcast you can do so by becoming a member on Patreon for a small monthly donation. As a tha...2022-02-1319 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 43 The 9 Cleansing Breaths - Breathwork for Energy and ClarityThe 9 Cleansing Breaths is an ancient breathing practice that has it roots in Tibetan Buddhism. The aim is to clear our main energy channels, removing stagnant energy to leave us feeling both calm and alert. This technique shares similarities to Alternate Nostril breathing, which was covered along with some of its variations in episodes 17, 35 and 37 of the podcast
If you would like more info on upcoming retreats visit The Flow Tribe
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Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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...2022-02-0617 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 42 Breath Stacking - Breathing for Lung HealthBreath stacking is a technique that is often used to help people with breathing issues build strength and space in their lungs and breathing muscles. It is also encouraged for people recovering from Covid 19. This technique involves 'stacking' the inhales, taking in a little more air than usual, to expand the lungs and the ribcage
Please consult a doctor if you have any issues that effect your breathing before undertaking any breathwork practice
If you find value in this podcast and would like to support its production, you can do so by...2022-01-1614 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 41 Let It Be - A Grounding Breathing PracticeIn mindfulness, there is a distinction made between two states of mind - the doing mode and the being mode. The doing mode is characterised by problem solving and activity. The being mode is a state of mind where we allow things to be as they are. Both are important, but if we spent too much time in the doing mode it can be draining, and it is often not the best way to support our inner well being. Our breathing can be a lovely way to access the being mode, and this practice is based on this
2022-01-0114 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 40 Breathing to Help Alleviate Stress - 4 .2. 6. BreathingIn this episode, we practice a simple breathing rhythm to help counter the effects of stress and move us to a calmer place
The podcast is taking a break for a little while, which I talk about for the first few minutes. If you'd like to skip straight to the practice, it begins at 3.34
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
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https://www.instagram.com/brianbmalone/?hl=en2021-11-2814 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 39 A Chat with Nick Heath - The Breathing DiabeticIn this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Nick Heath. Nick is a scientist and breathwork practitioner also known as The Breathing Diabetic. He promotes the benefits of breathwork for diabetics, while also blogging about his own experiences practice breathwork. He is a passionate researcher, and he shares his finds through his amazing weekly newsletter and instagram page. In this chat, we talked about how Nick found breathwork, his experiences with the Wim Hof method and the Oxygen Advantage, the benefits of taking a flexible approach to breathwork, and breathing as the compound interest of health and...2021-11-211h 12The Breathwork ClubEp 38 So Hum MeditationSo Hum is a breath focused mantra meditation. A mantra is a sound used to focus the mind in meditation, and So Hum naturally synchs with our breathing, making it an accessible technique for cultivating focus and presence
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
www.thebreathworkclub.iea
You can support the production of this podcast by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, patreon members get access to additional breathwork content and practices
www...2021-11-1417 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 37 Surya Bhedana Pranayama - Heating and Energizing BreathingSurya Bhedana Pranayama is one of the classical breathing techniques of Hatha Yoga. It involves breathing in through the right nostril, and out through the left. It is a variation on Alternate Nostril Breathing which aims to stimulate the Pingala nadi, an energy channel that in hatha yoga is linked to the sun, heat and activity. Modern studies have shown that the right nostril is linked with the left side of the brain, which is sometimes associated with linear, rational thinking, and the sympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system that mobilizes us for action
2021-11-0711 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 36 - Breathing and FearThis episode is about how our breathing relates to fear, and how we can use our breathing to manage emotions like fear, anxiety and worry. Breathwork is not a cure for everything, and unfortunately changing our breathing won't fix everything. But often, it's not a bad place to start
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond, who recently released a beautiful new album 'Oscailte'
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2021-10-3116 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 35 Chandra Bhedana - Calming Left Nostril BreathingIn this episode we look at Chandra Bhedana, a variation on Alternate Nostril Breathing (which was covered in more detail in episode 17). For Chandra Bhedana we breathe in through the left nostril and out through the right nostril. In Yoga, this is thought to stimulate the Ida nadi, the energy channel that is linked to the moon, the parasympathetic nervous system, introspective behaviour, and the right side of the brain. This technique can help move us into a more calm, receptive state, and can be really nice to practice before bed, before meditation, after a big meal, or anytime...2021-10-2413 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 34 Bonus - A Mindful Breathing Practice with Dr Matt DewarA mindful breathing practice lead by Dr Matt Dewar on episode 34
https://www.mattdewar.com/
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2021-10-2022 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 34 A Chat with Dr Matt Dewar - Breathing as a Practice of Self AwarenessFor this episode I had a chat with Dr Matt Dewar, a social emotional learning educator, author and breathwork/mindfulness coach. We discussed Matt's background in Zen Buddhism and living in a monastery in Korea, his approach to breathwork, the psychological factors behind our breathing patterns, why some forms of breathwork don't serve us the way we think they do, and the importance of self-regulation
Matt has recently published the book 'The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens' on breathing practices to help teens manage stress
https://www.mattdewar.com/
...2021-10-171h 23The Breathwork ClubEp 33 Sighing 2.0 - The Physiological SighThe episode covers a technique known as the physiological sigh, which is a simple way to use our breathing to move us into a calmer state. It is a naturally occur breathing rhythm that has recently been promoted by the amazing Andrew Huberman as a way to combat stress. It involves a 2 part inhale, usually through the nose, and then a long exhale, usually through the mouth
Sighing is covered in more detail in episode 26
The Huberman Lab podcast discussing the physiological sigh
https://open.spotify.com/epi...2021-10-1010 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 32 The Practice of GratitudePracticing gratitude means taking the time to consciously appreciate something in your life. As simple as this sounds, it is something which can have a profound impact on our well being. In this episode, we combine the practice of gratitude with conscious breathing to really tap in to that feeling of appreciation
Article on the benefits of gratitude on Heart Health
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/23/456656055/gratitude-is-good-for-the-soul-and-it-helps-the-heart-too?t=1626474637037
Angeles Arrien - Living in Gratitude
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11793412-living-in-gratitude
Music by...2021-07-1715 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 31 Qi Gong TappingTapping is a really lovely practice from Qi Gong to help stimulate energy. It is lovely way to connect to the physical body, to release tension and create energy. In this practice we will focus on stimulating energy around the lungs, so focusing the tapping around the chest, ribs, shoulders and lower back
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on Patreon for a small monthly donation. As a...2021-07-1114 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 30 Sitali Pranayama - Cooling BreathworkSitali Pranayama is a traditional Yogic breathing technique used to reduce heat, both physically and energetically. For this technique the tongue is curled up so that it works almost like a straw which we use to breath in. This air picks up moisture from the tongue, which gives the breath a cooling effect
Image of the position of the tongue
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Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
...2021-07-0409 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 29 - A Chat With My Dad About Being A DadSince becoming a parent I've been reflecting a lot on my own mother and fathers journey as parents. In this episode, I have a chat with my Dad about being a Dad. My father is a very interesting man and in this episode we chat about his experience growing up in the tenements of Inner City Dublin, his relationship with his father, his experience as one of the few stay at home Dads in Ireland in the 80's, and his philosophy as a parent. I'm very grateful I was able to sit down and have this conversation with my...2021-06-271h 54The Breathwork ClubEp 28 Mens Mental HealthThe week just passed was Mens Health Week, and an important topic always discussed is Mens Mental Health. In this episode, 5 men share their experiences with mental health, and the tools that have helped them live more mindfully
3.28 - Mark Logan
https://instagram.com/mmarklogan?utm_medium=copy_link
13.57 - Allan Muller
https://instagram.com/allanmullerrr?utm_medium=copy_link
23.13 - Conor Stone
https://instagram.com/amentalhealthjourney_?utm_medium=copy_link
32.30 - Eoin Lynam
https://inst...2021-06-2049 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 27 - Breathwork for Kids (Bubble Breath)Breathwork can be as useful for kids as it is it for adults. A good way to get kids to connect with their breath is using playful imagery. For this calming technique, we imagine blowing bubbles to help slow down the exhalations
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, patreon members get access to additional yoga and br...2021-06-1306 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.26 - Sighing and the Healing Sound of the HeartSighing is a natural breathing technique we all do several times a day. It is essential for the health of our lungs, but it is also closely linked with our emotions, both negative and positive, and how we express relief. As simple as it may seem, consciously connecting with sighing can be an extremely useful and powerful tool for well being
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on pa...2021-06-0609 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 25 Bonus - A Breathing Assessment with Chris LeddyA breathing assessment lead by Chris Leddy on Episode 25 of the Breathwork Club
You can find more from Chris at @breathingdeadly on instagram, and Breathing Deadly on Youtube
https://www.instagram.com/breathingdeadly/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeXH3_S99jKk4S8-Xhm5ew
2021-06-0406 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 25 -A Conversation with Chris Leddy - Breathwork, Posture and the Rib CageIn this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Chris Leddy. Chris is a Ju-Jitsu blackbelt and instructor. He is also a breathwork teacher. Chris came to breathwork as a way to cure himself from a debilitating back injury, and he teaches people how to gain more strength and awareness around how breathing effects our physical form. He has lots of great online content, and is very passionate and knowledgeable around what he shares
BreathingDeadly instagram
https://www.instagram.com/breathingdeadly/?hl=en
BreathingDeadly Youtube
https://ww...2021-05-301h 39The Breathwork ClubEp.24 Breathing for Sleep - 4-7-8 BreathingA breathing technique pioneered by Dr Andrew Weil to help with sleep. He described it as 'a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system'. Can be practiced anytime you need to find a little calm, but ideally practiced in a cosy place just before bed
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
If you would like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a patreon member for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, patreon members get access to additional yoga and...2021-05-2313 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.23 Bhramari Pranayama - Humming (Matthew Mcconaughey Breathwork)Bhramari Pranayama is one of the 8 classical pranayama described in the 15th century text the 'Hatha Yoga Pradiprika'. It said that through this practice the mind of the yogi achieves a stage of bliss. In Bhramari pranayama we hum for the exhalation. As simple as this sounds, humming is something that has a lot of really amazing benefits. It slows our breathing down, reduces the effects of stress, increases the production of nitric oxide which supports the immune system, helps the production of melatonin which supports sleep, it stimulates the vagus nerve which moves us to a more restful...2021-05-1626 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.22 A Chat with Claire Walsh - Freediving, Breathwork and MindsetIn this episode I had a conversation with the freediver and breathwork teacher Claire Walsh. Claire was the first person to represent Ireland at the Freediving World championships and has broken national records. Her personal best is a dive of 60 metres and she has held her breath for 5.59 minutes. In this conversation we chat about Claires background, which includes acting and puppiteering, the practice of breath holding, and Claires approach to breathwork which includes a specific focus on mindset
You can find out more about Claires work on clairewalshlife.com
Music by...2021-05-111h 02The Breathwork ClubEp.21 Breathwork and Chill - 1-2 BreathingA calming breathing technique focusing on the exhalations. 1-2 breathing is a practice where we look to make our exhalations twice as long as the inhalations. This activates the parasympathetic nervous system, moving us towards a more restful state, making this a really nice practice anytime you feel like you need a little space to chill
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
https://garethquinnredmond.bandcamp.com/
If you would like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small mo...2021-05-0224 minThe Breathwork ClubEp 20 Bonus - A Grounding Breathing Practice with Jody KennedyA gentle and grounding breathing practice lead by The Breathwork Club guest Jody Kennedy
2021-05-0107 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 20 A Chat with Jody Kennedy - Breathwork as the Low Hanging Fruit of FitnessIn this weeks episode I had a chat with the holistic training Jody Kennedy. We spoke about his journey from being in the army, to exploring plant medicine, to his work with ancestral health and breathwork. Jody has just opened up his new venture, Universal Space, a new studio in Dublin that will bring together fitness, breathwork, art exhibitions and performances. You can find out all about it here
https://www.universalspace.studio/
https://www.instagram.com/jody.us/?hl=en
If you would like to support the production of...2021-04-281h 18The Breathwork ClubEp.19 Reset BreathThe Reset Breath is a short practice of connected breathing. We take 10 breaths in a continuous way, letting the inhales and exhales flow into each other with as little pause in between as possible. This can be a really great technique when you need a little pick up, and can be nice to use if you're feeling a little unmotivated or underwhelmed
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can become a member for a small monthly donation on patreon/thebreathworkclub
Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond so...2021-04-1816 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 18 Bonus - A Breathing Practice for Energy and Focus with Dr Cathy ScanlonA short breathing practice shared by Dr Cathy Scanlon on the Breathwork Club episode 18. Focusing on the inhales, this practice will help you find a bit more energy to help on the days when you might be feeling a little underwhelmed
2021-04-1408 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 18 A Chat with Dr Cathy Scanlon - Neuroscience, Breathwork and Developing Self TrustA conversation with the neuroscientist and breathwork teacher Dr Cathy Scanlon. Cathy is a former academic who teaches breathwork with a focus on helping people connect to their authentic self and intuition. She teaches weekly breathwork practices and runs regular workshops and intensives. You find all her info at https://breathworkcoaching.com and can follow her on instagram at @breathworkcoaching
2021-04-111h 07The Breathwork ClubEp.17 Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)This traditional pranayama technique aims to balance the two main energy channels, the Ida and Pingala Nadis, through alternating the breath through the nostrils. In yoga, Nadis are subtle channels through which energy flows, and this energy has an influence on how we feel. The Ida Nadi represents the more calming, cooling lunar energy that supports more restful states. The Pingala Nadi represents the more dynamic solar energy that supports more active states. Each of these channels is linked to a nostril, and so this technique aims to both clear and balance these two channels
M...2021-04-0521 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 16 Crocodile Breathing - Breathing to Help Ease Back TensionOur breathing is a 3 dimensional process, with the capacity to expand in all directions. Many tend to breathe mainly into the front of our bodies, but we also have the ability to breathe into our sides and back as well. This episode focuses on a technique called crocodile breathing which can help us find a bit more space for our breath in our backs. For modern humans, are backs often tend to be a little tight and tense. Breathing into our backs can be a really lovely way to let some of that tension go
M...2021-03-2817 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.15 Breath Walking (The Afghan Walk)This episode focuses on the meditative practice of connecting our breathing with our walking. The Afghan Walk is a style of breath walking coined by Edourd Steigler, who observed the breathing patterns of Afghan nomads as they walked long distances. For the Afghan Walk, we breathe in for 3 steps, pause for 1 step, breath out for 3 steps, pause of one step
As mentioned in the episode, thebreathingdiabetic.com is an amazing resource for all things breathwork. I'd highly recommend signing up for his weekly newsletter
Music composed by the amazing Gareth Quinn Re...2021-03-2021 minThe Breathwork ClubBonus Ep.14 - Guided Meditation by Conor CreightonA short mindfulness meditation guided by Conor Creighton, taken from episode 14 of The Breathwork Club
2021-03-1004 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.14 A Conversation with Conor Creighton - Meditation and MasculinityA first for the podcast. A conversation with the meditation teacher, journalist and author Conor Creighton. We discuss Conors background, his work with men, the creative process and his new book, and meditation as an act of social rebellion
Conor has a new book coming out called 'This is It' which you can pre-order now at Easons.com
You can find free meditations of Conors on soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/conor-jack-creighton
And he regularly shares insightful and accessible videos on meditation on his instagram page
...2021-03-071h 23The Breathwork ClubEp.13 Ujjayi PranayamaAlan Watts says the quickest way to enter a meditative state is by listening. In Ujjayi pranayama the breath becomes slightly audible, adding a new element to a breathing practice - listening. One of the most prominent breathing techniques in modern yoga, Ujjayi pranayama is a beautiful meditative practice
If you would like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a member on patreon for a small monthly donation. As a thank you, you will receive access to additional breathwork/yoga content and resources
www.patreon/thebreathworkclub2021-02-2222 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.12 15 Minute Breath Focused MeditationA meditation focusing on our exhalations, to calm and settle the mind
Episode begins with Brian sharing a bit about his experience with meditation, if you'd rather skip that the meditation itself begins at 6.25
2021-02-0821 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.11 YawningThe great breathwork teacher Dan Brule calls yawning natural yoga - an instinctive meeting of movement and breath. Although yawning can be seen as rude or a sign of boredom, there are lots of interesting theories as to why we yawn, and yawning has many benefits. In this episode we touch on some of these theories, and then go through a short practice embracing some yawning
If you would like to support the production of this podcast, you can do so by becoming a member on patreon/thebreathworkclub
2021-01-2410 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.10 Viloma PranayamaViloma translates as 'Against the Grain', and this yogic breathing technique involves dividing our breath into parts. The influential yoga teacher BKS Iyengar likened this technique to climbing the rungs of a ladder, and dividing our breathing up in this way can help us find a little more awareness, a little more space, and even a little more softness within our breathing. If you would like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by becoming a member on patreon at patreon/thebreathworkclub. For a small monthly donation you will gain access to additional breathwork and...2021-01-1735 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.9 Box BreathingBox breathing is a technique commonly used to relieve tension and stress. It is used by Navy Seals and Russian Special Forces in tense situations, as controlling how we breathe can help us gain control over how we react and respond. Box breathing thinking of our breathing in 4 parts - inhale, pause, exhale, pause - and balancing the length of these 4 parts. Episode begins with a little description of box breathing and then a guided practice. If you would like to support the production of this podcast you can do so by become a member on Patreon - patreon...2020-12-2316 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.8 Pursed Lips BreathingA simple but beneficial technique that increases oxygen and control of the breath, decreases the effort required to breath, and is commonly encouraged for people with lung conditions. In this practice we will combine Pursed Lips Breathing with 1-2 Breathing, to lengthen the exhalations and encourage relaxation
2020-12-0719 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.7 Triangle BreathingA simple breathing practice focusing on our natural breathing pattern when we are at rest.
2020-11-3021 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.6 A Breathwork Practice for Balance and FocusA breathing practice for balance and focus. Continuous Partial Attention is a term coined by Linda Stone which describes the modern tendency to be paying superficial attention to many things at once. This has been linked with higher levels of stress, lower levels of focus and difficulty with being present. Our breathing offers us an amazing tool to counteracts this, and this practice utilises some simple techniques to helps us regain focus and balance
2020-11-2343 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.5 Sama VrittiA simple but beneficial practice focusing on balancing the length of the inhales and exhales.
This foundational yogic breathing technique creates a sense of balance in the nervous system and has a beneficial effect on the health of our hearts. For the practice, use the two sounds as a guide to bring balance to the length of your inhales and exhales
2020-11-1620 minThe Breathwork ClubBONUS Ep.5 Sama Vritti MusicAn audio guide for Sama Vritti pranayama by Gareth Quinn Redmond.
Match your inhales and exhales to the two sounds in order to bring balanced rhythm to your breathing.
2020-11-1608 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.4 The Full Yogic Breath/3D BreathingA practice focusing on finding a more expansive, natural breath using dirga pranayam, or 3d breathing
2020-11-0822 minThe Breathwork ClubEp.3 Breath AwarenessThe foundation of breathwork. Breath awareness is the practice of observing the breath, without trying to change or control. Through this technique we become more conscious of our breathing and how it is connected to how we feel
2020-11-0215 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 2 A Restorative Breathing PracticeA restorative breathwork practice to encourage rest and recovery during challenging times. Focusing on the exhalations to help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, this practice can be done anywhere you can be comfortable. Music by Irish composer Gareth Quinn Redmond
2020-10-2642 minThe Breathwork ClubEp. 1 What is Breathwork?A podcast designed to help you connect with your breathing. Each episode will bring you simple and accessible tips and techniques to help you harness the amazing resource that is our breath.
Featuring music from Irish composer Gareth Quinn Redmond.
2020-10-1805 min